The High Court of Jharkhand allowed an appeal against the rejection of bail for Baby Devi, wife of a main accused in a child trafficking case. Noting lack of direct evidence implicating her beyond marriage, the Court granted bail with conditions.
Released on bail on Rs. 10,000 with two sureties of like amount each, subject to physical presence in court.
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Neutral Citation No. ( 2026:JHHC:27612-DB ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
Criminal Appeal (D.B.) No. 1043 of 2026
Baby Devi wife of Ashique Gope, R/o Tutikinawadih, Tutki, PO & PS Silli, District Ranchi-835102 … … Appellant Versus The State of Jharkhand … … Respondent ---
CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN KUMAR RAI
For the Appellant : Mr. Manoj Kumar, Advocate For the Respondent : A.P.P. ---
3/14.09.2026 Heard Mr. Manoj Kumar, learned counsel appearing for the appellant and the learned A.P.P. appearing for the State.
Based on the aforesaid allegations, Dhurwa (Hatia) P. S. Case No. 8 of 2026 was instituted against the appellant and others.
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(Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J.)
(Arun Kumari Rai, J.)
R. Shekhar Cp 3
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the appellant, wife of a main accused and implicated only by association without direct material, is entitled to bail after eight months of custody.
Whether the rejection of the bail application by the Special Judge should be set aside.
What conditions should be imposed on the grant of bail to the appellant.
Baby Devi
The State of Jharkhand
Rongon Mukhopadhyay
Arun Kumar Rai
As recorded by the court registry
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